How much funding can be received?

Funds up to 25% of admissible expenses.

What is the deadline to apply?

The deadline to apply is 2025-01-15T05:00:00Z.

Who are the financial supporters of the Engage and Sustain — Artistic Institutions?

Engage and Sustain — Artistic Institutions is funded by Canada Council for the Arts (CCA)

What are Engage and Sustain — Artistic Institutions's eligibility criterias?

Your organization must presently receive core support from this component or confirm eligibility for transferring core support from another component with a program officer. It must be an incorporated not-for-profit arts organization with professional staff, utilizing a dedicated space or regular venues for public activities, offering at least three different public presentations annually. Your organization needs to have public revenue sources, with total revenues exceeding $2 million in each of the last three years, with some exceptions considered.

Engage and Sustain — Artistic Institutions

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Canada

Money for artists building public outreach

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Grant and Funding

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Arts, entertainment and recreation

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Canada Council for the Arts (CCA)

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The Engage and Sustain - Artistic Institutions grant offers up to 25% of an organization's total annual revenues, averaged over the last three years, to support major Canadian arts organizations. It aims to fund activities that develop and promote artistic programming, build public outreach, and support artistic practice within the Canadian arts sector.

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Funding provides up to 25% of the applicant's total annual revenues, averaged over the last three years.
The financial aid is provided as a core grant covering fiscal years 2026, 2027, 2028, and 2029.
Applicants may not hold more than one core grant at a time from any Canada Council program.
Grant payments require the submission and approval of a Grant Acceptance Form.
Recipients are required to provide regular reports, including submission of CADAC data and financial statements.
Eligible translation expenses for application materials can be reimbursed up to a specified maximum, contingent upon submission of the "Translation Expenses Reimbursement Application Form" and the translator's invoice.

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Develop and promote artistic programming.
Build public outreach initiatives.
Support artistic practice across various art forms.
Contribute to the broader Canadian arts sector.

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$ 20,000

Organize a visual arts festival focused on indigenous and contemporary art forms

$ 25,000

Launch an inclusive community theatre program to engage local artists and residents

$ 30,000

Expand digital archiving of Canadian literature to preserve and promote literary works

$ 22,500

Establish art therapy sessions for mental health support among youth and adults

$ 18,750

Create a public art installation to celebrate local history and community spirit

$ 35,000

Develop a mobile app to provide virtual arts tours and educational content

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The applicant must be an incorporated not-for-profit arts organization.
The organization should play a role in advancing artistic practice and the cultural development of their local or regional community.
The organization must presently receive core support from the Engage and Sustain component, or contact a program officer to confirm eligibility if receiving core support from another component.
The organization must work with professional staff.
The organization must have a dedicated space or regularly use the same venue(s) for public activities.
They must offer at least 3 different public presentations, exhibitions, productions, or programs annually.
The organization must have a demonstrated history and current practice of showing the works of multiple creative artists.
The organization must have other sources of public revenues and have had total revenues exceeding $2 million in each of the last 3 years.

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Artistic organizations

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First-time applicants to core funding.
Organizations currently receiving core support from another Canada Council component without prior confirmation of eligibility to transfer.

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All expenses related to supporting the activities such as developing and promoting artistic programming.
Expenses for building public outreach efforts.
Costs associated with supporting artistic practice and the Canadian arts sector.

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Artistic Leadership (50%): Requires minimum score of 39 out of 50 for an increase or first-time grant; minimum score of 31.5 to maintain current level of funding.
Engagement (30%): Requires minimum score of 21 out of 30 for an increase or first-time grant; minimum score of 18.5 to maintain current level of funding.
Resilience (20%): Requires minimum score of 15 out of 20 for an increase or first-time grant; minimum score of 10 to maintain current level of funding.

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Step 1: Preliminary RegistrationCreate an account on the Canada Council's online portal.
Submit one or more profiles for validation at least 30 days before you wish to apply.
Step 2: Eligibility VerificationContact a program officer to verify your eligibility, especially if transferring from another program component.
Ensure your organization is registered with CADAC if required.
Step 3: Application PreparationPrepare detailed documentation, including artistic vision, past funding cycle reports, programming plans, and financial health descriptions.
Gather necessary support material such as samples of recent programming and workplace policies.
Step 4: Translation RequirementEnsure your application is translated into French or English by the specified deadline, or request translation from the Canada Council.
Step 5: Submit ApplicationLog into the Canada Council's portal to submit your application, ensuring all required documents and forms are included.
Ensure the submission aligns with the specified criteria and deadlines.
Step 6: Confirmation and Follow-upReceive a confirmation of your submission upon completion.
Maintain contact with the program officer if any additional information is required post-submission.

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Applicants must submit all required support material, including at least one item relevant to their grant application, before the grant's submission deadline.
If selected for funding, applicants must agree to submit detailed reports, including financial statements and data to CADAC, outlining the use and impact of the grant.
Successful applicants must adhere to Canada Council's Policy on Privacy throughout the grant period.
New applicants who are transferring from another core funding component must first consult a program officer to confirm eligibility and transition requirements.